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‘Goodbye, 2011’ and ‘Hello, 2012.’ For many, a new calendar year represents a clean slate... a chance to curb some bad habits (at least for a week or two) and set positive goals for the future. More...

Your local American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) tax coordinators are looking for volunteers with basic computer skills, a willingness to learn tax preparation basics and the software programs that compute them, and a commitment to four hour More...

The American Cancer Society Staples Motley Relay for Life is seeking teams and volunteers for the Friday, June 8, evening relay. Those wanting to make a difference are invited to help recruit teams, musicians and other entertainment, speakers, More...

Irving Leroy Christensen, 94, of Motley, died Jan. 04 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples. Funeral Services were held Jan. 7 at Motley United Methodist Church with Pastor Greg Ciesluk officiating. More...

Donald “Don” Matthew Petree, 81, of Staples, died Dec. 30, 2011 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A memorial service will be held and announced in this paper in the spring. Burial will be in the Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples. More...

Jeffrey Madson, 32, of Luck, Wis., formerly of Staples, died Dec. 31, 2011 at his home. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 6 at 12 p.m. at the Staples Alliance Church. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at the church. More...

101 Card of Thanks The Family of Robert Sellnow would like to thank each and everyone of his nurses at the Lakewood Health System Hospital, Central Todd County Care Center and the doctors at Lakewood for the outstanding care you gave to our dad. More...

The Staples Church of Christ will host the next CARE meal Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 5-6 p.m. Meals are offered the second Tuesday of each month at participating churches. Everyone is welcome to attend. More...

With so much in the news these days about health care coverage, access and the needs of the elderly, it is important to remember that families - not social service agencies, nursing homes, or government programs - are the mainstay for older persons.& More...

As we turn the calendar from the holiday season, we can see that the 2012 Legislative Session is right around the corner. This year’s activity at the capitol is scheduled to be shorter; we are set to convene on Jan. More...

Cold shooting by the Staples Motley boys basketball team made for a long night against Long Prairie-Grey Eagle in a 65-33 loss on Dec. 28. The Cardinals had one of their worst outside shooting games, making three of 22 three point attempts. More...